Amina Rafique

Assembly Officer

Assembly - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 7:00 pm

The Assembly of Barking and Dagenham Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, with a packed agenda covering significant financial, strategic, and operational matters for the borough. Key discussions are expected to revolve around the council's budget framework and financial strategy, the Barking and Dagenham Housing Strategy, and the findings of a recent Corporate Peer Challenge.

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 7:00 pm

The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Monday 16 February 2026 to discuss a range of significant financial and strategic matters. Key topics included the proposed Budget Framework for 2026/27 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy, alongside the Fees and Charges for the upcoming year. The meeting also covered the Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Capital Strategy, as well as the Barking and Dagenham Housing Strategy. Additionally, the Cabinet was scheduled to review the Business Plans for Be First (Regeneration) Ltd and B&D Energy Ltd, and consider proposals for new homes at Millard Terrace and the redevelopment of Dagenham Heathway. Other items included the procurement of an All-Age Behaviour Change Perpetrator Service, the contract for lift servicing and maintenance, and progress on Barking and Dagenham Homes Ltd becoming a Registered Provider of Social Housing.